Purchasing Executive Salary in the United States

How much does a Purchasing Executive make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Purchasing Executive in the United States is $218,323 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $105.

However, a Purchasing Executive's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $249,731
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $197,263 to $234,763
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $178,089
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Purchasing Executive Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $234,763 $19,564 $4,515 $113
Average $218,323 $18,194 $4,199 $105
25th Percentile $197,263 $16,439 $3,794 $95
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Key Factors That Influence Purchasing Executive Salaries

A Purchasing Executive's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Purchasing Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Purchasing Executive's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Procurement Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $99,369
  • Procurement Manager (5+ years): $125,339
  • Procurement Senior Manager (5+ years): $173,931
  • Director of Procurement (5+ years): $199,924
  • Purchasing Executive (5+ years): $218,298
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Procurement Senior Supervisor3-5 years$99,369
Procurement Manager5+ years$125,339
Procurement Senior Manager5+ years$173,931
Director of Procurement5+ years$199,924
Purchasing Executive5+ years$218,298
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Top Paying Cities for Purchasing Executives

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $275,363
  • San Francisco: $272,663
  • Oakland: $266,613

What Skills Can Increase a Purchasing Executive's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.71% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.18% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • Commercial Law (Mentioned in 0.59% Job Postings): Applying the knowledge of commercial law to regulate the conduct of persons, merchants, and businesses engaged in trade, sales, and commerce.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 4.71%
Logistics 1.18%
Commercial Law 0.59%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Purchasing Executive's salary.
  • Commercial Law: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Talent Acquisition: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commercial Law
$244,522
12%
Innovation
$240,155
10%
Talent Acquisition
$237,972
9%
Business Acumen
$235,789
8%
Relationship Management
$235,789
8%
Commitment
$231,422
6%
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Purchasing Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Purchasing Executive's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Purchasing Executive

Salaries for a Purchasing Executive can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $205,285 in 2023 to around $202,330 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Purchasing Executive salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Purchasing Executive Over Time

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$205,285
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$204,502
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$202,330
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2024 $204,502
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